The West Virginia Department of Education said Monday that the majority of counties in the state continue to provide meals for students, although some counties may have altered the plans on how they are feeding kids. State School Superintendent Clayton Burch sent a letter to superintendents Sunday to offer guidance on a variety of options … Read more
A Marshall University professor is leading an effort to create surgical masks for health care workers due to the shortage. Dr. Suzanne Straight teaches anatomy in the College of Science at the university. Straight is working with locals to make masks from high-end furnace filters. She is looking for more volunteers who are not immunocompromised … Read more
Gov. Jim Justice said Monday afternoon he is issuing a stay-at-home order for West Virginia residents and shutting down non-essential businesses as concerns about the spread of the coronavirus mount. You’ll be able to go to the grocery story and convenience stores, medical appointments, pharmacies, and restaurants to pick up to-to orders. Talking walks and … Read more
The state will be hit hard by the loss of revenue from casinos. The Governor shut down gaming operations last week, and the state could lose as much as 52-million-dollars a month in gambling revenue. As many as 12-thousand hospitality workers are out of a job.
A key procedural vote to advance a third coronavirus funding package failed in the U.S. Senate. West Virginia’s Senators split on the vote. Senator Joe Manchin says the package failed to put the welfare of health care workers, small businesses, and laid off workers as first priority. Senator Shelly Moore-Capito said the bill would have … Read more
Officials are asking for 24-7 coronavirus testing. Charlston Mayor Goodwin says getting a response from the state health lab has been difficult because the lab is only staffed between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., and limited hours on the weekend.
Charleston and Kanawha County officials are asking Governor Justice for a mandatory stay in place order. Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin says staying home is critical to stopping the spread of COVID-19.
A judicial branch employee tested positive for the coronavirus, and state health officials have developed a screening protocol that requires a temperature check before entering the judicial building. The Kanawha County Clerk’s Office announced that it will only conduct business by telephone or email.
Kanawha County Schools is discontinuing its bagged meal service for students. The school district says it’s concerned about the health and safety of employees and volunteers, and is exploring other ways to feed students.
Governor Justice will hold a news conference later this morning to address the state’s response to the coronavirus. He’s waiting on recommendations from the medical community and federal government before he considers taking more stringent action.